Bayern Munich have been grinding results over the last few weeks, but they looked somewhat closer to their best against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday. Vincent Kompany’s men clinched a comfortable 5-0 win against Stuttgart. Bayern will look to build on this result with another solid performance on Tuesday against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.
Die Roten's winning run in the Champions League was halted by Arsenal on matchday five. Despite the minor setback at the Emirates Stadium, Bayern are well-positioned to finish in the top eight of the Champions League group stage. They are currently third in the points table. A win on Tuesday will almost guarantee them a spot in the round of 16.
Sporting Lisbon have been impressive in the Champions League this season. They are currently eighth in the points table. A positive result on Tuesday will help the Portuguese side to cement their spot in the top eight. Considering the form of both teams, Allianz Arena will get to witness a good game on Tuesday.
Team News
Bayern had no new injury concerns during the clash against VfB Stuttgart. The Bavarian club will welcome Alphonso Davies back in the squad after eight months. The Canadian full-back may get some game time on the pitch depending on the match situation.
Sacha Boey missed training on Monday due to illness. The French right back is expected to miss the clash against Sporting Lisbon. Luis Diaz will serve the second game of suspension on Tuesday. Jamal Musiala remains on the sidelines for Die Roten. The young attacking midfielder will return to action after the winter break.
Predicted Starting XI
Manuel Neuer will return to the starting XI on Tuesday after getting rested against Stuttgart. The experienced German goalkeeper had a night to forget at the Emirates Stadium. He will look to bounce back from the setback and continue the good form that he has shown for the majority of this season.
Josip Stanisic is expected to start in the left-back position on Tuesday, while Konrad Laimer will continue to slot in the right-back role. Vincent Kompany is expected to field his strongest center-back partnership on Tuesday in the form of Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah.
Considering the form of all midfielders in the squad, the selection in the center of the park is straightforward for Kompany. Joshua Kimmich will play alongside Aleksandar Pavlovic against Sporting Lisbon as they aim to provide a solid base for the attackers to shine in the final third.
In the absence of Luis Diaz, Serge Gnabry will play on the left flank. Michael Olise is expected to play on the right side of the attack, while Lennart Karl will play in the number ten position. Fresh from a second-half hat-trick against Stuttgart, Harry Kane will lead the line for the hosts on Tuesday.
Predicted Starting XI- Neuer; Stanisic, Tah, Upamecano, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Gnabry, Karl, Olise; Kane
Score Prediction
Bayern Munich 3-1 Sporting Lisbon
Considering how well Bayern have performed at Allianz Arena this season, anything but a home win on Tuesday will be a big surprise. Sporting will certainly score a goal, but Die Roten will clinch their fifth win in this season’s Champions League on Tuesday.